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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,150.04, 9,866.98 and 4,006.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,150.04, 9,866.98 and 4,006.24 is: 5,528.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,150.04 : 9,866.98 = 4,006.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,150.04/9,866.98 = 4,006.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,150.04x = 9,866.98 × 4,006.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,150.04x = 39,529,489.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,529,489.96/7,150.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,528.57

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